10 Things to do Good for Kids in Khomas Region That You Shouldn't Miss

Bluecrane Safaris Namibia is a tour operator based in Windhoek.We operate since 2007 and are running tours in Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls. We do small group tours from scheduled accommodated, camping , tailor-made safaris, private luxury safaris, fly-inn safaris and luxury mobile camping tours. We have our own fleet of custom 4x4 safari vehicles and trained guides.

Lark Journeys specializes in designing personalized journeys to Namibia. You can either join one of our small group tours with excellent guides or you can design your own unique itinerary either as a self drive trip or guided safari with your own private guide. We cater for a wide range of budgets -from our Camping trips to luxury fly in safaris. Contact us to help plan your adventure!

We specialise in exciting Sossusvlei, Etosha & the Kaokoveld safaris. Our max 10 guest safaris are run in 4x4 safari vehicles and are aimed at giving our guests a fun but interesting view of our ancient Namib desert and its people, fauna & flora. Personal service, tasty food & laughing are guaranteed on all our Safaris.

Advanced Car Hire is a premium affordable car rental service centrally based in Namibia's capital, Windhoek. Our team of experts has been positively formed and shaped through an array of experiences throughout the years in our specific industry. All our staff are open minded and are always looking to learn more, not only from our clients but also in general. We are truly a well known global brand trusted by the tourist industry for our expert service in regards to receiving, dispatching and assisting our clients in the most elegant and convenient way possible.

Approximately 38 craft stalls from rural communities, ethnic groups and projects sell Namibian handicraft here, which range from jewellery to carved tree roots. We have the freshest Namibian food and best cheesecake and apple crumble in town! Our Craft Cafe is known all over the world for its stylish and excellent food. We support Namibian micro and small enterprises, and contribute to increase income through the sale of Namibian craft. Over 4,000 producers and their families derive an income from sales of their craft. We support Namibian design and product development, which is reflected in our large range of unique and quality products. We encourage the use of environmentally friendly products and sustainable utilization of Namibian natural resources. Vendors inside the Namibia Craft Centre may stock up to 5% of non-Namibian, but African handi-craft. No goods from outside the continent may be sold inside the Craft Centre. Some handi-craft and materials are hard to come by in Namibia, which is why we have made this concession. Staff should be able to tell you exactly the origin of most goods.

Daan Viljoen Game Park.Just 24 km west of Windhoek lies a sanctuary for a relatively large population of game species typical of Namibia's highlands. Proclaimed before Independence to preserve the ecosystem of the Khomas Hochland, the park was named after a former Administrator, Mr Daan Viljoen, who played a major part in establishing the park.The convenient location of the park makes Daan Viljoen an ideal venue for day visits and a perfect stopover for tourists seeking the tranquillity of the bush.FACT FILEPark size: 40 km2Year proclaimed: 1968Natural features: Khomas Hochland Plateau, scenic views of the Windhoek valleyVegetation: Highland shrubland, with various Acacia species, kudu bush (Combretum apiculatum) and buffalo thorn (Ziziphus mucronata).Wildlife: Mammals are springbok, kudu, eland, gemsbok, blue wildebeest, Hartmann's mountain zebra, leopard and klipspringer. Of 200 bird species, endemics include Ruppell's parrot, white-tailed shrike and Monteiro's hornbill.Tourism: The newly renovate Sun Karros Daan Viljoen opened its doors in October 2011. This privately run establishment entered into Public Private Partnership with Namibia Wildlife Resort and Sun Karros Lifestyle Safaris now offers selection of services to the leisure, business and day visitor after three years of construction. The Main lodge comprises of 19 luxury contemporary chalets, 12 well-appointed campsites, three tech-fit conference rooms. The reception area holds a, lounge, kiosk and IT station for in house guests to connect. The Boma Restaurant and pool area is where leisure, business and day visitors can enjoy scrumptious daily meals and beverages.Conservation successesWith game drives and hiking trails, Daan Viljoen is easily accessible to residents of Windhoek and provides an ideal place for visiting school children to learn more about wildlife and conservation in Namibia.Key management issuesPoaching is problematic due to Daan Viljoen adjoining a high-density residential area. The Augeigas River, which runs through the park, is polluted.